Validating IP Connectivity

Intro

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The Connectivity Process

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  1. Preparation Steps:
    • Confirm site access and NOC contact information.
    • Confirm all LEDs on laptop NIC function correctly, and disable Wi-Fi to prevent routing conflicts.
    • Physical Layer Validation: Connect a laptop directly to designated switch/device port using a 10GB Ethernet patch cable, and confirm link on laptop and switch (reseat and/or test with different cable if no link light).
  2. Check Public IP by visiting What Is My IP Address?
  3. Check Private IP by running the command ipconfig. Running ipconfig /all will provide more detailed information.
  4. Perform a Ping Test to verify connectivity.
    • ping IP Address: Validate gateway IP reachability.
    • ping 8.8.8.8: Tests basic internet connectivity.
    • ping www.google.com: Initiate a DNS looup and confirm resolution.
  5. Assign a Static IP Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla.
    • Open Network Connections
      Select -> Ethernet -> Properties -> IPv4 Settings.
    • Manually Assign IP: Modify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway as needed.
    • Click OK to save changes.
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    Assign Static IP
  6. Perform ping test again to ensure connectivity.
  7. Validating IP Passthrough Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla.
    • Open Network Connections
      Select -> Ethernet -> Properties -> IPv4 Settings.
    • Manually Assign IP: Modify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway as needed.
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    Validate Static IP.
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Assign Static IP.
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Validate Static IP.
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Speed Test 100 Mbps.
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Ping Tests.